Implant and acne
How our community feel implant has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
16%
Don't know
4%
Out of the 641 reviews for implant, 40 people (6%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I’ve had this implant twice now both times had side effects I couldn’t deal with first time I gained nearly 3 stone and this time I’m on the weight loss injection and it seems to be countering the weight gain but honestly I’m so emotional and insecure my partner is struggling to deal with my emotions and so am I
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Jun 26
This i my first time, I discovered skin heat rash at the initial stage, presently loosing weight and loosing hair.
Worse skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th May 26
My mood was completely changed on this contraception about 2 weeks in. I started getting really angry at everything/everyone very fast, I had a short temper, I felt sad all the time and like everyone was against me. Overall I felt I was going crazy and could not control my emotions at all. Also I had a constant heavy period for 3 months
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
1 comments
Implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
50% of implant reviewers reported tender breasts
44% of implant reviewers reported period like cramps
41% of implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
37% of implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
36% of implant reviewers reported lower back pain
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